Luisa Zissman reveals she housed a Ukrainian family she met on the border in Moldova

NEW YORK -- A Ukranian journalist imprisoned in Crimea will be honored next month at the PEN America gala. Vladyslav Yesypenko, arrested last year and sentenced recently to six years in a Russian labor camp for alleged possession and transport of explosives, is this year's recipient of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award.Yesypenko, 53, is a freelance correspondent for Krym.Realii Project, a Crimean radio program and news source run by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Lise Pedersen “Like an Island” (“L’îlot”), a hybrid documentary fable tinged with magical realism by Swiss director Tizian Büchi, has won the Grand Jury Prize at international documentary film festival Visions du Réel in Nyon, Switzerland. The debut feature had its world premiere at the festival, bearing testimony to the event’s reputation as a launchpad for new talent and its tradition for hybrid fiction-reality films.

Lise Pedersen Ukrainian filmmakers and producers discussed the act of resisting war through images during an online talk Thursday at international documentary film festival Visions du Réel.The panel was made up of producer Illia Gladshtein and director Nadia Parfan, whose film “Heat Singers” screened at the festival in 2019, Maksim Nakonechnyi, whose debut film “Butterfly Vision” will be in the Un Certain Regard section in Cannes next month, and photographer and director Artem Iurchenko (“Cursed Days,” 2018).Nakonechnyi has been shooting in Ukraine since the first days of the war and Parfan returned from an artist’s residence in Egypt in the wake of the Russian invasion to document what was happening in her country. Iurchenko, who is based in Paris, has been traveling across Europe in his car since the start of the war, transporting refugees, equipment, medical and humanitarian aid to and from Ukraine.

Soprano Anna Netrebko has been hired by the Monte Carlo Opera to sing this month following the Metropolitan Opera's decision to drop her for failing to repudiate Russia President Vladimir Putin. The Monte Carlo Opera said Thursday that Netrebko will sing the title role in Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" in performances on April 22, 24, 27 and 30.The 50-year-old Russian replaces an originally announced Maria Agresta. Tenor Yusif Eyvazov, Netrebko's husband, is scheduled to sing Des Grieux.

Russian military have attacked Kyiv with an air assault and promised more missile assaults following the sinking of one of their top ships in the Black Sea.

Ranvir Singh appeared moved during her hosting stint on ITV's Lorraine on Monday as she heard the story of a Ukrainian family who were forced to flee the war-torn country. The Good Morning Britain presenter is stepping in for Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled ITV show this week as the usual host takes her annual Easter break.

Ranvir Singh was left emotional after speaking with a Ukrainian family about their heart-wrenching journey to safety in the UK. The Good Morning Britain presenter is stepping in for Lorraine Kelly on her morning show and interviewed a Ukrainian family who have started a new life in Somerset.

Dr Alex George has bought four holiday cottages and plans to house a Ukrainian family in one of them.The former Love Island star took to Instagram to share a photo of himself in front of a cottage while unlocking the door as he shared the news. He told his two million followers he'd purchased the four properties in Wales, and captioned the snap: "Today’s the day! I’m so excited to announce that I’ve bought 4 holiday cottages in beautiful Pembrokeshire, in Wales.

Yuliia Bihun often wakes in the night. In a confused state, she imagines herself back in Kyiv as bombs and missiles rain down around her.

Making a statement. While attending the 2022 Oscars stag, Jason Momoa pulled off a memorable appearance shortly after undergoing a medical procedure.

Jason Momoa walked the red carpet at the 2022 Academy Awards without his wife, Lisa Bonet. The Aquaman actor, 42, looked dapper in a black suit at the March 27 ceremony, for which he is a presenter. Jason’s look included a black bowtie and a pair of glasses. He also had his long hair done up in a french braid held together by a pink scrunchie. Jason also sported a blue and yellow pocket square to support Ukraine.

Sasha Urban editorPublicists for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Ted Lasso” won the top awards at the 59th annual ICG Publicists Awards luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Friday.Director Francis Ford Coppola, who recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was also honored with a lifetime achievement award in honor of the 50th anniversary of his film “The Godfather.” In his speech, Coppola called out Russian president Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine, saying, “It breaks my heart … what is happening in the world, this absurd reality of this world today, and I can’t not speak about that.”Each year, the International Cinematographers Guild awards honors the best in film and television publicity. This year’s awards luncheon was helmed by Paramount Pictures publicist Tim Menke and unit publicist Sheryl Main.

Orlando Bloom has travelled to Moldova with Unicef in order to meet refugee families who have fled the war in Ukraine.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Star Wars” fans are still talking about Luke Skywalker’s return in the penultimate episode of “The Book of Boba Fett,” and they’re still talking about his voice. In the episode, CGI Young Luke trains Grogu the ways of the Jedi.But Mark Hamill did not return to record any dialogue.